Mad Men: Season 4 Box Set (3 Discs)

Mad Men is one of those rare shows that just continues to get better with every new season. This latest season focuses heavily on Don Draper (Hamm) as, having seen his marriage collapse, we begin to truly see the man behind the mask for the first time. The writers do a brilliant job of showing us a dark time in Don's life was also reminding us what a smart and talented man he can be when he sets his mind to it. John Hamm is quite frankly superb throughout and it is to the credit of the supporting cast that they are not completely overshadowed by his performance.

In an age full of reality nonsense and programmes dumbed down to 'appeal to everyone' it is a delight to watch a show with such intelligence that rewards it viewers with drama of the highest order.

Mad Men is one of those rare shows that just continues to get better with every new season. This latest season focuses heavily on Don Draper (Hamm) as, having seen his marriage collapse, we begin to truly see the man behind the mask for the first time. The writers do a brilliant job of showing us a dark time in Don's life was also reminding us what a smart and talented man he can be when he sets his mind to it. John Hamm is quite frankly superb throughout and it is to the credit of the supporting cast that they are not completely overshadowed by his performance.

In an age full of reality nonsense and programmes dumbed down to 'appeal to everyone' it is a delight to watch a show with such intelligence that rewards it viewers with drama of the highest order.

The latest series in the Mad Men franchise is absolute perfection. Following on from where the last left off, we see Don, Roger, Bert, Lane, Peter and the gang embark upon their own agency, winning and losing accounts as we witness the times-a-changing in sixties America. Don's family life is as complicated as ever, Peggy is still wrestling for some respect and recognition and Joan is dealing with home and work issues. As always, the script is as tight as a banjo string, the plotlines are well-rounded, the detail insanely intricate, and the entire premise is so expertly executed that it's easy to imagine Mad Men as one of those series that survives the test of time; remembered as outstanding television in ten or twenty years. An easy five star decision and not to disappoint anyone - be it fans or newcomers to the series (but you must start from Series 1 to follow the character and story arcs).
Matthew Weiner (the creator) has been signed for three more series which is absolute music to my ears.